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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.54, 943.05 and 282.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.54, 943.05 and 282.17 is: 423.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.54 : 943.05 = 282.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.54/943.05 = 282.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.54x = 943.05 × 282.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.54x = 266,100.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,100.42/628.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.36

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